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YS03 VRL

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,243 mi
Last recorded74,243 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 VRL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2012 74,243 miles

Air bag light on indicating a fault with air bag system

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 74,243 miles

Air bag light on indicating a fault with air bag system

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 69,706 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 63,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,795 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,165 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 42,068 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 42,062 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Outer Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 36,028 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 36,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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YS03 VRL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS03 VRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS03 VRL registered?

YS03 VRL is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is YS03 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS03 VRL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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